How far is Wilson, AR from Arkmo, AR?

The driving distance from Wilson, AR to Arkmo, AR is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.06 mi
01h 06m
Flight
31.78 mi
51.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.06 mi
Kilometers
67.69 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkmo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-16T01:05
Arrive Arkmo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dell
AR

Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

From Wilson
21.1 mi
00h 33m
To Arkmo
21 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Arkmo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Arkmo.

  1. 1

    Start on Cortez Kennedy Avenue

    710 ft · 14 sec · Cortez Kennedy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1 km · 1 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 14

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 14

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 14

    2129 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2759 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 140: Osceola

    1878 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto West Keiser Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Keiser Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 18

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Line Road

    11 m · 2 sec · State Line Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Arkmo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 18
11.9 mi · 28%
State Highway 14
7.79 mi · 19%
South Main Street
7.53 mi · 18%
West Keiser Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Madison Street
0.63 mi · 2%
AR 140
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 18

Turn left onto Highway 18

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell
00h 33m from Wilson
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arkmo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Arkmo?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Wilson and 21 miles from Arkmo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arkmo.

Stop Ideas Near Dell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

76 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

80 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

86 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

105 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Arkmo. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).

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#1 Wilson

Human settlement in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population803
Coordinates35.5681400, -90.0420300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arkmo

Arkmo is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9967400, -90.2476000
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson (-90.04203, 35.56814)
End: Arkmo (-90.2476, 35.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $5.42 $8.01 $16.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Arkmo. The current time is 01:05:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.